What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN (Personal Care) position at SpiriTrust Lutheran?
SpiriTrust Lutheran® serves five counties in southcentral Pennsylvania by providing residential living, assisted living, personal care, memory support and nursing and rehabilitation services in six life plan communities along with home care, in-home support, hospice services and palliative care. Our communities rank amongst the best, earning the award for Best Senior Living by U.S. News & World Report.
Our commitment to creating a positive and fulfilling work environment is grounded in our mission, values, and culture of considerate behavior core tenets. We are excited to invite you to apply and discover the many opportunities available to join the SpiriTrust Lutheran team. Come be a part of our team and catch the spirit as you experience the rewards of working with our team!
SpiriTrust Lutheran® seeks a Part Time Evening (46.5 hours per bi-weekly pay) LPN for Personal Care at The Village at Kelly Drive in York, PA.
Education/Training: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; possess a current unencumbered LPN license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Skill(s): Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; proficient decision-making skills; proficient evaluation skill; thorough knowledge of current Department of Public Welfare regulations for personal care home; current CPR certification.
Experience: Experience preferred, but not always required.
General Responsibilities:
- Assists with the administration of medication and treatments.
- Maintains accurate narcotic records and destroys narcotics as required; reports any narcotic discrepancies to supervisor.
- Performs routine administrative tasks, such as completing lab slips, scheduling appointments and transportation, preparing podiatry lists and maintenance requests.
- Admits, transfers, and discharges residents following physicians orders and in accordance with Agency policy.
- Monitors all lab work to assure that all testing is done in compliance with physicians orders and state and federal regulations; consults with the physician regarding abnormal results; follows through with suggested and approved actions.
SpiriTrust is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
